Total Crime Rate
81.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Burnhopeside Avenue area has the 5th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Lanchester , and the 810th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Burnhopeside Avenue (DH7 0NF) in the last 12 months was 81.1 per 1,000 residents and was 59.3% higher than the Lanchester average (50.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 54.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Burnhopeside Avenue (DH7 0NF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Valley Grove, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Peth Bank (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Lanchester| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Valley Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Valley Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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